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HLIT vs. AUDC, CLFD, ANET, OOMA, and BDC

Should you buy Harmonic stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Harmonic with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Harmonic include AudioCodes (AUDC), Clearfield (CLFD), Arista Networks (ANET), Ooma (OOMA), and Belden (BDC). These companies are all part of the "technology" sector.

How does Harmonic compare to AudioCodes?

AudioCodes (NASDAQ:AUDC) and Harmonic (NASDAQ:HLIT) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, risk, profitability, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

AudioCodes has a net margin of 2.79% compared to Harmonic's net margin of -7.50%. Harmonic's return on equity of 7.84% beat AudioCodes' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
AudioCodes2.79% 6.33% 3.34%
Harmonic -7.50%7.84%4.30%

68.1% of AudioCodes shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 99.4% of Harmonic shares are owned by institutional investors. 48.8% of AudioCodes shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.7% of Harmonic shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Harmonic has a consensus target price of $16.60, indicating a potential upside of 36.75%. Given Harmonic's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Harmonic is more favorable than AudioCodes.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
AudioCodes
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Harmonic
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.17

In the previous week, AudioCodes had 3 more articles in the media than Harmonic. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for AudioCodes and 7 mentions for Harmonic. Harmonic's average media sentiment score of 0.88 beat AudioCodes' score of 0.66 indicating that Harmonic is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
AudioCodes
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Harmonic
3 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

AudioCodes has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Harmonic. Harmonic is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than AudioCodes, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
AudioCodes$245.60M1.02$8.95M$0.2539.54
Harmonic$570.80M2.31-$43.31M-$0.37N/A

AudioCodes has a beta of 0.96, meaning that its stock price is 4% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Harmonic has a beta of 1.32, meaning that its stock price is 32% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Harmonic beats AudioCodes on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Harmonic compare to Clearfield?

Clearfield (NASDAQ:CLFD) and Harmonic (NASDAQ:HLIT) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, valuation, media sentiment, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability and earnings.

In the previous week, Harmonic had 5 more articles in the media than Clearfield. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Harmonic and 2 mentions for Clearfield. Harmonic's average media sentiment score of 0.88 beat Clearfield's score of 0.71 indicating that Harmonic is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Clearfield
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Harmonic
3 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

88.7% of Clearfield shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 99.4% of Harmonic shares are held by institutional investors. 17.8% of Clearfield shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.7% of Harmonic shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Clearfield has a net margin of -5.41% compared to Harmonic's net margin of -7.50%. Harmonic's return on equity of 7.84% beat Clearfield's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Clearfield-5.41% 1.03% 0.90%
Harmonic -7.50%7.84%4.30%

Clearfield currently has a consensus target price of $43.75, suggesting a potential upside of 28.88%. Harmonic has a consensus target price of $16.60, suggesting a potential upside of 36.75%. Given Harmonic's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Harmonic is more favorable than Clearfield.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Clearfield
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57
Harmonic
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.17

Clearfield has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Harmonic. Clearfield is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Harmonic, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Clearfield$150.13M3.07-$8.05M-$0.62N/A
Harmonic$570.80M2.31-$43.31M-$0.37N/A

Clearfield has a beta of 2.12, meaning that its stock price is 112% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Harmonic has a beta of 1.32, meaning that its stock price is 32% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Harmonic beats Clearfield on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Harmonic compare to Arista Networks?

Harmonic (NASDAQ:HLIT) and Arista Networks (NYSE:ANET) are both technology companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, risk, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment and earnings.

Arista Networks has higher revenue and earnings than Harmonic. Harmonic is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Arista Networks, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Harmonic$570.80M2.31-$43.31M-$0.37N/A
Arista Networks$9.71B26.30$3.51B$2.9269.44

Harmonic has a beta of 1.32, suggesting that its stock price is 32% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Arista Networks has a beta of 1.6, suggesting that its stock price is 60% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Arista Networks had 69 more articles in the media than Harmonic. MarketBeat recorded 76 mentions for Arista Networks and 7 mentions for Harmonic. Arista Networks' average media sentiment score of 0.99 beat Harmonic's score of 0.88 indicating that Arista Networks is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Harmonic
3 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Arista Networks
41 Very Positive mention(s)
9 Positive mention(s)
17 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

99.4% of Harmonic shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 82.5% of Arista Networks shares are held by institutional investors. 1.7% of Harmonic shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.7% of Arista Networks shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Harmonic currently has a consensus target price of $16.60, indicating a potential upside of 36.75%. Arista Networks has a consensus target price of $224.05, indicating a potential upside of 10.50%. Given Harmonic's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Harmonic is more favorable than Arista Networks.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Harmonic
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.17
Arista Networks
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
23 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Arista Networks has a net margin of 38.32% compared to Harmonic's net margin of -7.50%. Arista Networks' return on equity of 30.10% beat Harmonic's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Harmonic-7.50% 7.84% 4.30%
Arista Networks 38.32%30.10%19.35%

Summary

Arista Networks beats Harmonic on 15 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Harmonic compare to Ooma?

Harmonic (NASDAQ:HLIT) and Ooma (NYSE:OOMA) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, media sentiment, profitability, institutional ownership, valuation and earnings.

Ooma has a net margin of 3.17% compared to Harmonic's net margin of -7.50%. Ooma's return on equity of 20.21% beat Harmonic's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Harmonic-7.50% 7.84% 4.30%
Ooma 3.17%20.21%9.79%

Harmonic currently has a consensus target price of $16.60, suggesting a potential upside of 36.75%. Ooma has a consensus target price of $22.33, suggesting a potential upside of 3.32%. Given Harmonic's higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Harmonic is more favorable than Ooma.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Harmonic
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.17
Ooma
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

99.4% of Harmonic shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 80.4% of Ooma shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.7% of Harmonic shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 9.9% of Ooma shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Harmonic has a beta of 1.32, suggesting that its share price is 32% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ooma has a beta of 1.19, suggesting that its share price is 19% more volatile than the broader market.

Ooma has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Harmonic. Harmonic is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ooma, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Harmonic$570.80M2.31-$43.31M-$0.37N/A
Ooma$273.60M2.17$6.46M$0.3267.55

In the previous week, Harmonic and Harmonic both had 7 articles in the media. Harmonic's average media sentiment score of 0.88 beat Ooma's score of 0.76 indicating that Harmonic is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Harmonic
3 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Ooma
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Ooma beats Harmonic on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Harmonic compare to Belden?

Belden (NYSE:BDC) and Harmonic (NASDAQ:HLIT) are both technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, media sentiment, risk, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings and analyst recommendations.

Belden has higher revenue and earnings than Harmonic. Harmonic is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Belden, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Belden$2.72B1.85$237.52M$6.1520.95
Harmonic$570.80M2.31-$43.31M-$0.37N/A

In the previous week, Belden had 21 more articles in the media than Harmonic. MarketBeat recorded 28 mentions for Belden and 7 mentions for Harmonic. Harmonic's average media sentiment score of 0.88 beat Belden's score of 0.79 indicating that Harmonic is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Belden
11 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
9 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Harmonic
3 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Belden presently has a consensus price target of $156.25, suggesting a potential upside of 21.26%. Harmonic has a consensus price target of $16.60, suggesting a potential upside of 36.75%. Given Harmonic's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Harmonic is more favorable than Belden.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Belden
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Harmonic
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.17

Belden has a beta of 1.13, meaning that its stock price is 13% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Harmonic has a beta of 1.32, meaning that its stock price is 32% more volatile than the broader market.

Belden has a net margin of 8.52% compared to Harmonic's net margin of -7.50%. Belden's return on equity of 25.00% beat Harmonic's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Belden8.52% 25.00% 9.24%
Harmonic -7.50%7.84%4.30%

98.8% of Belden shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 99.4% of Harmonic shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.1% of Belden shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.7% of Harmonic shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Belden beats Harmonic on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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HLIT vs. The Competition

MetricHarmonicCommunications Equipment IndustryTechnology SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$1.32B$16.78B$29.76B$12.91B
Dividend YieldN/A4.16%2.76%10.01%
P/E Ratio-32.8137.2582.0025.57
Price / Sales2.3136.36598.5791.80
Price / Cash14.62112.9847.9049.40
Price / Book3.568.919.276.10
Net Income-$43.31M$365.18M$662.76M$348.05M
7 Day Performance14.53%6.39%6.97%4.87%
1 Month Performance-13.72%-3.43%-1.08%-2.01%
1 Year Performance39.05%84.02%152.74%21.20%

Harmonic Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
HLIT
Harmonic
4.3295 of 5 stars
$12.14
-1.9%
$16.60
+36.7%
+43.3%$1.32B$570.80MN/A1,240
AUDC
AudioCodes
1.6633 of 5 stars
$9.80
+2.3%
N/A+0.4%$243.85M$245.60M39.20880
CLFD
Clearfield
2.8838 of 5 stars
$32.11
+6.1%
$43.75
+36.3%
-23.1%$411.22M$150.13MN/A1,130
ANET
Arista Networks
4.685 of 5 stars
$185.33
+2.8%
$189.74
+2.4%
+59.0%$227.10B$9.01B63.475,115
OOMA
Ooma
2.9387 of 5 stars
$21.50
-1.2%
$22.33
+3.9%
+90.1%$598.13M$289.72M67.171,420

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